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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – fish-out-of-water Eddie Murphy chases past glories

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Murphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion Eddie Murphy isn’t finished yet – as he proved with his barnstormer of a performance as Blaxploitation pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name . But there’s something a bit tired and formulaic about this further go-around for his iconic Detroit cop Axel Foley from the Beverly Hills Cop action-comedy franchise which 40 years ago made Murphy an explosive Hollywood star – and whose catchy Axel F theme became an 80s anthem, duly revived here. He’s back for the fourth film, yet again leaving his Detroit turf to be a scruffy fish-out-of-water in the hilariously chi-chi world of Beverly Hills, yet again wryly noticing from the wheel of his car, on the way in, a montage of all the crazy California stuff, including a car registration plate reading: PRE-NUP. Axel’s grownup lawyer daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) is in Beverly Hills, menace
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Margot Robbie to produce ‘blockbuster’ Monopoly movie with Hasbro

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Barbie star and producer will return to world of films based on toys with project based on the much-loved board game Margot Robbie is set to partner with Hasbro for a new film based on the board game Monopoly. The Oscar-nominated star of Barbie will help to shepherd the long-gestating project to the screen with her production company LuckyChap and Lionsgate. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/gMyrfBA via IFTTT
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Leo Woodall to join Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant for Bridget Jones 4

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Mad About the Boy, the fourth instalment in the adventures of Helen Fielding’s scatty heroine, has been confirmed for release on Valentine’s Day 2025 Following months of speculation, the studio behind Bridget Jones has confirmed their heroine will return for a fourth big screen outing, adapted from Helen Fielding’s 2013 novel Mad About the Boy . Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as the appallingly dashing Daniel Cleaver, having sat out the previous instalment, 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby. That movie charted Bridget’s unexpected pregnancy, which coincided with a love triangle as veteran on-off boyfriend Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and a new suitor played by Patrick Dempsey vied for her affections. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/an02TDO via IFTTT
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Margot Robbie to produce ‘blockbuster’ Monopoly movie with Hasbro

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Barbie star and producer will return to world of films based on toys with project based on the much-loved board game Margot Robbie is set to partner with Hasbro for a new film based on the board game Monopoly. The Oscar-nominated star of Barbie will help to shepherd the long-gestating project to the screen with her production company LuckyChap and Lionsgate. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/xivW3yY via IFTTT
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Glamour Returns: Maniesh Paul and Sophie Choudry to return to host the Second Edition of Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards

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In the realm where glitz and glamour reign supreme, the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards stands as a beacon of excellence, celebrating the epitome of style and elegance in the Indian film industry. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, the stage is once again set for a night of dazzling performances and sartorial splendour as the much-awaited second edition of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards is on the horizon. Adding their signature charm and charisma to the event, hosts extraordinaire, Maniesh Paul and Sophie Choudry, are all set to grace the stage and enthral audiences with their infectious energy and impeccable wit. After receiving widespread acclaim for their stellar hosting prowess in the previous edition, the dynamic duo returns to steer the proceedings of this illustrious affair, promising an unforgettable night filled with glitz, glamour, and unmatched entertainment. Maniesh Paul, with his innate ability to captivate audiences with his vivaciou
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Ayushmann Khurrana and Anees Bazmee to come together for horror-comedy Bhootiyapa: Report

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Ever since the success of Dream Girl 2 in 2023, Ayushmann Khurrana has focused on his music and tour. He is yet to officially announce his next project. Rumours have been rife since late 2022 about a potential collaboration between Khurrana, and director Anees Bazmee. The latest buzz suggests that the dynamic duo has set their sights on a horror comedy aptly titled Bhootiyapa. According to insider sources, discussions are underway to finalize the details of this spine-tingling yet rib-tickling film. According to a report in Mid-day, a source revealed, “Anees is planning to roll the No Entry sequel by the year-end. Meanwhile, Ayushmann has the Sourav Ganguly biopic in the offing. So, the actor-director duo are figuring out when they can roll their laugh riot.” Ayushmann Khurrana will next be seen in cricketer Sourav Ganguly’s biopic. Meanwhile, Anees Bazmee has two big projects in the pipeline – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 starring Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan and Triptii Dimri. Fo
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Disney wins boardroom showdown with activist investor

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CEO Bob Iger says defeat of Nelson Peltz campaign will allow company to focus on ‘growth and value creation’ for shareholders Disney saw off a boardroom coup on Wednesday, defeating a bid by one of corporate America’s most renowned activist investors to overhaul its management. The entertainment giant announced at its annual shareholder meeting that it had secured enough votes by a “substantial margin” to defeat a campaign launched by the billionaire Nelson Peltz, who has spent months demanding change at the Magic Kingdom and excoriating its top executives. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/ipnh2g3 via IFTTT
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Billy Dee Williams says actors ‘should’ be allowed to wear blackface

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Star Wars actor says he believes actors should be free to ‘do anything you want to do’, in a discussion about Laurence Olivier’s performance in Othello Billy Dee Williams has said that actors should be able to perform in blackface, with the Star Wars actor revealing that he believes, “If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do”. Speaking to Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast , the 87-year-old actor recalled laughing while watching the 1965 film Othello , where the titular character played by Laurence Olivier is in blackface. Williams said he thought the performance was “really interesting”. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/er7NfM0 via IFTTT
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Bobby Deol wraps the shooting for Aryan Khan’s debut series Stardom, preps for dubbing: Report

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Bobby Deol recently completed filming for his upcoming project, Stardom. Directed by Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, this series has been generating considerable buzz among fans and critics alike as it marks the directorial debut of Khan Junior. The excitement stems from its promising storyline and a star-studded cast that includes Deol in the pivotal role. Stardom is a contemporary drama that offers a peek into the glamorous yet tumultuous world of showbiz. In this series, Bobby Deol embodies a pivotal character crucial to the storyline's development. After months of work, Deol has successfully wrapped up shooting for Stardom. As per a report in India Today, a source said, "Bobby wrapped the shoot last month (March). The last schedule took place at YRF studio and Chitrakoot ground (Mumbai) where a set was built. He was a thorough professional and very dedicated to this project. The whole unit was very happy with his work.” With filming completed, he is now preparing for t
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Tiger Shroff confirms Bade Miyan Chote Miyan being planned as a franchise; says, “There is certainty of a sequel”

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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which hits theatres this Thursday, is designed as a franchise product. Confirming this, Tiger Shroff, who plays Chote Miyan, said, “Yes, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is definitely intended as a franchise, and I think once you see the end-credit scenes you will see there is not only scope but also certainty of a sequel.” Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will return in the sequel, while the villain, played by the fabulous Prithviraj Sukumaran, will change. Ali Abbas Zafar will return as the franchise helmer. All this, of course, depends on the box office performance of the first film in the proposed franchise. Tiger Shroff’s previous film Ganapath was also planned as a franchise. The disastrous no-show of the film at the box office hurriedly put paid to the franchise plans. Produced by Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan will be clashing at the box office with the Ajay Devgn starrer period football drama Maidaan. Both the films will be releasing o
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Tolyatti Adrift review – young Lada restorers aim to escape Russia’s post-industrial angst

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In a town built around the once-thriving AvtoVAZ vehicle plant, disenfranchised students find an outlet in restoring old Ladas Developed in the 1960s around Russia’s famous AvtoVAZ plant, which was built by the country’s largest car manufacturing company, the town of Tolyatti was once the pride of the nation’s industry. More than half a century later, the region has now sunk into a state of economic and social decline after the collapse of the Soviet Union. As AvtoVAZ gradually downsizes its operations, job opportunities in the region become increasingly scarce. Countering stagnation with hope, Laura Sisteró’s dynamic documentary follows Slava, Misha and Lera, three young adults who dare to dream and rebel against all odds. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/O4Yx0Bw via IFTTT
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